While the world is still mourning the loss of Cecil the lion, news circulated that his brother Jericho was killed yesterday by poachers hunting illegally in the park. However, Brent Stapelkamp, the Oxford University researcher tracking the lion, dismissed the erroneous reports of death and confirmed that Jericho is still alive and well. Oxford University tweeted a photo of Jericho earlier today as proof of life.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/breaking-cecil-the-lions-brother-jericho-killed-by-poachers/feed/0Cacoon is a hanging tent that lets you get away from it allhttp://inhabitat.com/cacoon-is-a-hanging-tent-that-lets-you-get-away-from-it-all/
http://inhabitat.com/cacoon-is-a-hanging-tent-that-lets-you-get-away-from-it-all/#commentsSat, 01 Aug 2015 15:11:48 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=761312The Cacoon hanging tent is the perfect place to escape from it all. Part hammock, part tent, it's an indoor/outdoor cocoon that can travel wherever you go - even if you never leave your home. Built to resist wind, rain and sea, the Cacoon comes in two]]>

The Cacoon hanging tent is the perfect place to escape from it all. Part hammock, part tent, it’s an indoor/outdoor cocoon that can travel wherever you go – even if you never leave your home. Built to resist wind, rain and sea, the Cacoon comes in two handy sizes and any color you can dream up.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/cacoon-is-a-hanging-tent-that-lets-you-get-away-from-it-all/feed/0Baines&Fricker reveal a stylish portable research lab for Fieldworkhttp://inhabitat.com/bainesfricker-reveal-a-stylish-portable-research-lab-for-fieldwork/
http://inhabitat.com/bainesfricker-reveal-a-stylish-portable-research-lab-for-fieldwork/#commentsFri, 31 Jul 2015 19:27:48 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=761219Baines&Fricker were commissioned by consultancy firm Fieldwork to design and make a portable research lab. The lab comes in a custom built flightcase with rollers on one side. The flightcase doubles as a base when stood on one end. The lab’s to a]]>

Baines&Fricker were commissioned by consultancy firm Fieldwork to design and make a portable research lab. The lab comes in a custom built flightcase with rollers on one side. The flightcase doubles as a base when stood on one end and the lab’s front panel pulls forward to create a desk. According to Fieldwork founder Curtis James, “Fieldwork do ethnographic research into working life, which entails making visible the ordinary and extraordinary things that might go unnoticed in day to day office life.” This new portable research lab allows them to advance their work in a stylish, convenient way.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/bainesfricker-reveal-a-stylish-portable-research-lab-for-fieldwork/feed/0INFOGRAPHIC: Are our homes becoming more sustainable overall?http://inhabitat.com/infographic-are-our-homes-becoming-more-sustainable-overall/
http://inhabitat.com/infographic-are-our-homes-becoming-more-sustainable-overall/#commentsTue, 28 Jul 2015 19:28:56 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=760445Our current climate situation is a big problem without one simple answer. In order to slow or halt climate change, we are going to need to change many different aspects of modern life. One aspect in particular - the modern home - is going to need some]]>

Our current climate situation is a complex problem without one simple answer. In order to slow or halt climate change, we are going to need to change many different aspects of modern life. One aspect in particular – the modern home – is going to need some serious adjusting. Buildings account for 40% of global energy use and US buildings alone make up 9% of global carbon emissions. This infographic from Vibrant Doors explores the question of whether our homes are truly becoming more sustainable overall, and how much more work we have to do to make a difference.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/infographic-are-our-homes-becoming-more-sustainable-overall/feed/0RECIPE: bread-free sushi sandwicheshttp://inhabitat.com/recipe-bread-free-sushi-sandwiches/
http://inhabitat.com/recipe-bread-free-sushi-sandwiches/#commentsSat, 25 Jul 2015 16:58:50 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=759881Get your sushi on - no rolling mat needed. These flour-free sandwiches combine nori, rice and vegetables for a nutrition-packed meal that can be adjusted to suit whatever you have lying around the house. Click on for the full recipe.
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Get your sushi on – no rolling mat needed. These flour-free sandwiches combine nori, rice and vegetables for a nutrition-packed meal that can be adjusted to suit whatever you have lying around the house. Try cauliflower rice with carrots or sticky rice with grated daikon. Click on for the full recipe.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/recipe-bread-free-sushi-sandwiches/feed/0Help save Neil Armstrong’s moon landing space suithttp://inhabitat.com/help-save-neil-armstrongs-moon-landing-space-suit/
http://inhabitat.com/help-save-neil-armstrongs-moon-landing-space-suit/#commentsTue, 21 Jul 2015 19:41:18 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=758973One of the most significant pieces of NASA history needs your help! Neil Armstrong's moon landing space suit - the "one giant step for mankind" suit - is starting to degrade. The National Air and Space Museum, along with the Smithsonian, has launched]]>

One of the most significant pieces of NASA history needs your help! Neil Armstrong’s moon landing space suit – the “one giant step for mankind” suit – is starting to degrade. The National Air and Space Museum, along with the Smithsonian, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to “Reboot the Suit” and help save the priceless piece of history. Click below to lend a hand!

]]>http://inhabitat.com/help-save-neil-armstrongs-moon-landing-space-suit/feed/0Vela is the bike of the future in the body of a classic cruiserhttp://inhabitat.com/vela-is-the-bike-of-the-future-in-the-body-of-a-classic-cruiser/
http://inhabitat.com/vela-is-the-bike-of-the-future-in-the-body-of-a-classic-cruiser/#commentsMon, 20 Jul 2015 19:18:02 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=757771https://vimeo.com/133249296
Vela is the bike of the future, wrapped up in the body of a classic fixed-gear cruiser. The beautiful, electric single-speed cruiser comes with a Li-ion 370Wh removable battery, GPS tracking, anti-theft alarm system, a]]>

Vela is the bike of the future, wrapped up in the body of a classic fixed-gear cruiser. The beautiful, electric single-speed cruiser comes with a Li-ion 370Wh removable battery, GPS tracking, anti-theft alarm system, and a control panel with a USB port, battery life LED indicator, and charging port. With a battery range of at least 20 miles and full charging in 90 minutes, it can take you anywhere you need to go. Users can track Vela via GPS on their Google Maps application – compatible with iOS and Android. An internal 100dB motion sensitive, remote controlled sound alarm activates if anyone tries to steal it, and the Pure Pedal Assist System allows a clean look without throttles or switches. In fact, all of the electronics – including the wires, connectors, circuits, and the battery – are inside the Chromoly Steel classic frame. Hop over to Vela to snap up one of your very own.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/vela-is-the-bike-of-the-future-in-the-body-of-a-classic-cruiser/feed/1RECIPES: 12 oven-free, animal-free desserts for a summer treathttp://inhabitat.com/recipes-12-oven-free-animal-free-desserts-for-a-summer-treat/
http://inhabitat.com/recipes-12-oven-free-animal-free-desserts-for-a-summer-treat/#commentsSat, 18 Jul 2015 17:27:17 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=758161If you crave fresh-baked desserts but dread the heat of the kitchen during the summer months, you are in luck. We have 12 scrumptious dessert recipes that will thrill the whole family, all without having to fire up the oven. Best of all? They are super]]>

If you crave fresh-baked desserts but dread the heat of the kitchen during the summer months, you are in luck. We have 12 scrumptious dessert recipes that will thrill the whole family, all without having to fire up the oven. Best of all? They are super healthy since every single treat is vegan and many are gluten-free as well. Try one (or all) and share your results with us in the comments.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/recipes-12-oven-free-animal-free-desserts-for-a-summer-treat/feed/0Collapsable Closca Fuga makes it easy to bring your helmet everywhere you gohttp://inhabitat.com/collapsable-closca-fuga-makes-it-easy-to-bring-your-helmet-everywhere-you-go/
http://inhabitat.com/collapsable-closca-fuga-makes-it-easy-to-bring-your-helmet-everywhere-you-go/#commentsSat, 18 Jul 2015 16:01:35 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=758157If you bike often, you know what a pain it can be to figure out what to do with your helmet when you aren't using it. Well worry no longer, because the collapsable Closca Fuga is the perfect solution. The stylish helmet collapses down into a size so]]>

If you bike often, you know what a pain it can be to figure out what to do with your helmet when you aren’t using it. Well worry no longer, because the collapsable Closca Fuga is the perfect solution. The stylish helmet collapses down into a manageable size so that it can easily fit in your bag without all the bulk.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/collapsable-closca-fuga-makes-it-easy-to-bring-your-helmet-everywhere-you-go/feed/0Tesla ‘Ludicrous Mode’ upgrade takes the Model S from 0 – 60 in 2.8 secondshttp://inhabitat.com/tesla-reveals-ludicrous-mode-for-the-model-s/
http://inhabitat.com/tesla-reveals-ludicrous-mode-for-the-model-s/#commentsFri, 17 Jul 2015 21:57:25 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=758011Tesla is continually breaking new ground in the world of green technology, so it is always exciting when the company makes an announcement.
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Just when you thought the Tesla Model S couldn’t get any faster, along comes Ludicrous Mode. What’s that you ask? Tesla revealed today that the Model S is getting a major upgrade with a new battery pack that will take the car from 0 to 60 in just 2.8 seconds. The upgrade, appropriately called Ludicrous Mode is a step up from the Insane Mode and will be available for $3,000. The new battery will also amp up the car’s range by 15 miles for a total of 300 freeway miles on a single charge.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/tesla-reveals-ludicrous-mode-for-the-model-s/feed/0Dazin Fuel Cookie helps save lives by eliminating deadly cooking smokehttp://inhabitat.com/dazin-fuel-cookie-helps-save-lives-by-eliminating-deadly-cooking-smoke/
http://inhabitat.com/dazin-fuel-cookie-helps-save-lives-by-eliminating-deadly-cooking-smoke/#commentsTue, 14 Jul 2015 19:30:45 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=757198https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSw1MAdf3hE&w=537&h-302
Open fire cooking is a silent killer that according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) claims the lives of 491 people each hour, which is more than AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis by]]>

Open fire cooking is a silent killer that according to the World Health Organization (WHO) claims the lives of 491 people each hour, which is more than AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis deaths combined. They’re called “the forgotten three billion” by the WHO: the people across the world using coal and biomass as fuel on simple stoves and open fires, in order to cook and heat their homes. While smokeless stoves are available, the people receiving them can’t afford to buy them, nor the inevitable maintenance costs. So Dazin developed an innovative, sustainable solution that will help save lives.

Dazin provides impoverished rural communities in Bhutan (with plans to take the solution beyond Bhutan) with a sustainable fuel source and a smokeless gasifying stove in exchange for forestry wood waste. “One hundred dollars can give a stove and smokeless fire to a family for life” says Deepak Ashwani, Executive Director of Dazin. “By making forestry waste into a safe fuel source, the impact of each donation is continually multiplied due to Dazin’s stove cost recovery model and other families can benefit.”

The company is crowdfunding here and hopes to eventually confine this dangerous method of cooking to history.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/dazin-fuel-cookie-helps-save-lives-by-eliminating-deadly-cooking-smoke/feed/0Artist Monsieur Plant created this incredible Batman suit out of barkhttp://inhabitat.com/artist-monsieur-plant-created-this-incredible-batman-suit-out-of-bark/
http://inhabitat.com/artist-monsieur-plant-created-this-incredible-batman-suit-out-of-bark/#commentsSat, 11 Jul 2015 19:01:24 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=756779From the artist who brought you the Nike Just Grow It! topiary sneaker comes this crazy Batman suit made out of moss, bark and fungi. Christophe Guinet, or Monsieur Plant as he is known, created the amazingly-detailed suit as a way to examine "the the]]>

From the artist who brought you the Nike Just Grow It! topiary sneaker comes this crazy Batman suit made out of moss, bark and fungi. Christophe Guinet, or Monsieur Plant as he is known, created the amazingly-detailed suit as a way to examine “the balance that exists between the symbiosis of nature and that of this mythical character.”

]]>http://inhabitat.com/artist-monsieur-plant-created-this-incredible-batman-suit-out-of-bark/feed/0Activists Show What it Would Look Like if Bikes Took Up as Much Room as Carshttp://inhabitat.com/activists-show-what-it-would-look-like-if-bikes-took-up-as-much-room-as-cars/
http://inhabitat.com/activists-show-what-it-would-look-like-if-bikes-took-up-as-much-room-as-cars/#commentsSat, 11 Jul 2015 16:55:32 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=697067Automobiles have pretty bad space economy, but it’s hard to visual just how bad. So a group of Latvian cycling advocates decided to create a visual demonstration for International Car Free Day on September 22. The group rigged up some skeletal car frames]]>

Automobiles have pretty bad space economy, but it’s hard to visual just how bad. So a group of Latvian cycling advocates decided to create a visual demonstration for International Car Free Day on September 22. The group rigged up some skeletal car frames onto their bikes and took to the streets to illustrate how much better traffic could be if people swapped out cars for bikes.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/activists-show-what-it-would-look-like-if-bikes-took-up-as-much-room-as-cars/feed/2This infographic visualizes the carbon emissions of the entire planethttp://inhabitat.com/this-interactive-infographic-lets-you-visualize-global-carbon-emissions/
http://inhabitat.com/this-interactive-infographic-lets-you-visualize-global-carbon-emissions/#commentsFri, 10 Jul 2015 19:39:22 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=756716If we are going to really start tackling climate change on a global scale, we are going to need to be able to identify the major culprits of carbon emissions. To help make the job easier, the World Resources Institute created the CAIT Climate Data which]]>

If we are going to really start tackling climate change on a global scale, we are going to need to be able to identify the major culprits of carbon emissions. To help make the job easier, the World Resources Institute created the CAIT Climate Data Explorer, which lets you conceptualize the world’s emissions in one handy, interactive infographic. Head over to the tool to play around and get the full emissions picture.

Richmond, Virginia-based Fern & Roby produces high-end furniture, audio, and hardwares that reflect the founders’ desire to celebrate the narrative and history of the materials they use. Reclaimed wood and cast metal – these materials have natural imperfections, which Fern & Roby believes is a benefit, not something to hide. We especially love their Beam and Cube speakers are made to fit within a curated living space with warm wood exteriors – something that doesn’t look like every other piece of technology. The Cube is their flagship speaker, and features a minimalist design juxtaposed with a raw and unexpected material (reclaimed 100 year old wood and recycled cast aluminum), combining pure form with superior performance. They’re designed to be seen AND heard.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/fern-roby-make-high-end-electronics-out-of-reclaimed-wood/feed/0Bkeeper upcycles unused beehives into furniture and design for the homehttp://inhabitat.com/bkeeper-upcycles-unused-beehives-into-furniture-and-design-for-the-home/
http://inhabitat.com/bkeeper-upcycles-unused-beehives-into-furniture-and-design-for-the-home/#commentsTue, 07 Jul 2015 19:33:09 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=755893
Israel-based Bkeeper - motto: "the art of saving bees" - takes old beehives and turns them into eclectic furniture and design for the home. According to the founder, Hagar Pundak, upcycling unused hives not only helps bring attention to of]]>

Israel-based Bkeeper – motto: “the art of saving bees” – takes old beehives and turns them into eclectic furniture and design for the home. According to the founder, Hagar Pundak, upcycling unused hives not only helps bring attention to the plight of the bees, but it also creates an environment that feels like living in a house buzzing with nature. Pundak, who is a fifth-generation beekeeper, uses his designs to work with high-risk youth to provide education and ensure that bees will have a future thanks to the next generation of care-givers.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/bkeeper-upcycles-unused-beehives-into-furniture-and-design-for-the-home/feed/0INFOGRAPHIC: These pollution-busting houseplants will have you breathing easierhttp://inhabitat.com/infographic-these-pollution-busting-houseplants-will-have-you-breathing-easier/
http://inhabitat.com/infographic-these-pollution-busting-houseplants-will-have-you-breathing-easier/#commentsMon, 06 Jul 2015 19:30:36 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=755594With all those nasty chemicals floating inside our homes, its no wonder that indoor air quality can be downright dismal. Gasses from things like benzene in paints and detergents, and formaldehyde in fabrics and furniture can build up, which may start a]]>

With all those nasty chemicals floating inside our homes, its no wonder that indoor air quality can be downright dismal. Gasses from things like benzene in paints and detergents, and formaldehyde in fabrics and furniture can build up, which may make you start longing for an expensive air filtration system. But fear not, NASA has released a list of pollution-busting plants that will not only beautify your home, but make your indoor breathing a little easier. Check out the following infographic from Barratt Homes for all the details and find out which plant reigns supreme in the fight against toxic air.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/infographic-these-pollution-busting-houseplants-will-have-you-breathing-easier/feed/1Walmart is selling “Made in the USA” goods that are made in Chinahttp://inhabitat.com/walmart-is-selling-made-in-the-usa-goods-that-are-made-in-china/
http://inhabitat.com/walmart-is-selling-made-in-the-usa-goods-that-are-made-in-china/#commentsSat, 04 Jul 2015 17:35:14 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=755368When shopping at Walmart, that made in the USA t-shirt might not be so US-manufactured after all. According to Truth in Advertising, the company's website contains over 100 items that fail to meet both the FTC's and Walmart's own trade standards.
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When shopping at Walmart, that made in the USA t-shirt might not be so US-manufactured after all. According to Truth in Advertising, the company’s website contains over 100 items that fail to meet both the FTC’s and Walmart’s own trade standards.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/walmart-is-selling-made-in-the-usa-goods-that-are-made-in-china/feed/0Win a twin size $494 organic cotton mattresshttp://inhabitat.com/win-a-twin-size-494-organic-cotton-mattress/
http://inhabitat.com/win-a-twin-size-494-organic-cotton-mattress/#commentsSat, 04 Jul 2015 16:42:06 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=755364We spend a third of our days in bed, but we rarely give much thought to the mattress underneath us. But here's why you should: conventional mattresses have all kinds of dangerous chemicals in them, like flame retardants and PBDEs. That's why we are up]]>

We spend a third of our days in bed, but we rarely give much thought to the mattress underneath us. But here’s why you should: conventional mattresses have all kinds of dangerous chemicals in them, like flame retardants and PBDEs. That’s why we are teaming up with My Green Mattress to give away an organic cotton mattress that will give you and your family a healthy sleep.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/win-a-twin-size-494-organic-cotton-mattress/feed/0INFOGRAPHIC: For the cost, which type of lightbulb reigns supreme?http://inhabitat.com/infographic-which-type-of-lightbulb-reigns-supreme/
http://inhabitat.com/infographic-which-type-of-lightbulb-reigns-supreme/#commentsThu, 02 Jul 2015 19:32:38 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=755176After being used for over 100 years it’s fairly safe to say that the incandescent bulb is old technology - and it has taken a long time for new technology to replace it. After a brief rise in the popularity of CFLs, the most recent technology to catch]]>

After being used for over 100 years it’s fairly safe to say that the incandescent bulb is old technology, and it has taken a long time for new technology to replace it. After a brief rise in the popularity of CFLs, the most recent technology to catch on is the LED bulb – but are they worth the additional expense? This infographic from Sunpower UK compares the three different types of bulbs and reveals which type is the best bang for your buck.